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Larry Sanders decks referee Bill Kennedy with elbow during jump ball

Larry Sanders has had his share of incidents with officials this season, but even his harshest critics would agree this one wasn't his fault.

In the opening seconds of Milwaukee's 131-102 blowout home win over Charlotte on Monday, Sanders decked referee Bill Kennedy with a right elbow to the face as he came down from winning the opening tip. Kennedy fell backwards onto his back and stumbled trying to get back up, holding his head in pain. The game was briefly delayed but Kennedy, a 15-year veteran, was able to continue.